It's May Already?

 Yes, it's May already! I know, it seems like April just flew right by us, even with all of the activities of Easter, April now just seems like a blur! And today is quite warm (88) and sunny and very dry here in our neck of the woods.  We really need some spring rains to help things green up and perk up and refill the pond!  And also to tamp down the danger of fires...when it gets this dry, forest fires are a real threat to everyone.  So we pray for rain for all who are dealing with excessively dry condtions.

I did enjoy sitting out in the "Secret Memorial Garden" for a little while yesterday afternoon. There was a nice breeze and it was very pleasant there in shade.

But if you look closely, you can tell how much the pond is receding.  We did have a friend come and help us by mowing the grass and weeds that were growing down along the shore of the pond while it is so dry. That will help keep it from getting overgrown once the rains come and refill the pond.

I was happy to see that the Hibiscus plant that we planted back in February in memory of our son is still blooming and is providing lovely huge flowers almost daily.  I do have to keep it watered however.

Well, today being the first day of the month, you know what that means! It's the calendar roll call day! Yes, I know I have a lot of calendars, but some were gifts and some I just like so much I like to replenish it every year.  They are each unique and special in their own way, and it's nice to have them scattered throughout the house to help us "old folks" remember what day it is no matter what room we are in. LOL.

This one is in the kitchen:

I love that quote by Phyllis Diller above..."If your house is really a mess and a stranger comes to the door, greet her with, "who could have done this? We have no enemies!" LOL.   I'd say that's a good thing to say no matter WHO comes to the door if it is a mess. LOL.

I also love the quote by Erma Bombeck..."My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint."  LOL. That's about the way I feel about ironing too...Thank goodness for permanent pressed clothes that don't need to be ironed!

Now, this I love so much. This is the John Sloane Country Seasons calendar for May...Oh, I can almost hear the music playing, and it must be very pleasant because the kitties are either sleeping or resting, and the dog is asleep and not howling! 

Kind of reminds me of my two kitties out in the yard. They like to be close to us whenever we are outside doing something.

Perhaps when these young ladies are done with their music they will have time for some tea...

Interesting quote below...

The Thomas Kinkade calendar is always a favorite, especially because of the scripture verses that are included for each new month...This one below is especially good in light of Mother's Day coming up in May.  Oh! WISDOM is my One Word for this year! May God help me to always open my mouth "with wisdom;" and in (my) tongue may there always be the law of kindness.  Amen.

And this one...Yes, my hope is in Jesus Christ my Lord..."Because He lives, I can face tomorrow...Because He lives, all fear is gone...Because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living, just because He lives."  (from the song Because He Lives, by Bill and Gloria Gaither).

And last but not least, this calendar is in my bathroom where I keep track of appointments for the month...and dream of soaring to heights unknown in my beautiful balloon...

Who remembers this song?

Up, Up and Away

Song by The 5th Dimension ‧ 1967

Lyrics

Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon

Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon

We could float among the stars together, you and I

For we can fly, we can fly

Up, up and away

My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon

It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon

We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky

For we can fly, we can fly

Up, up and away

My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

Suspended under a twilight canopy

We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us

If by some chance you find yourself loving me

We'll find a cloud to hide us

We'll keep the moon beside us

Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon

Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon

If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky

For we can, fly we can fly

Up, up and away

My beautiful, my beautiful balloon

Balloon

Up, up, and away

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Jimmy Webb

Up, Up and Away lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group

I don't think I ever knew all the lyrics to this song before. It's a happy little song of chasing dreams across the sky. And although flying  up in a beautiful balloon with someone you love is a wonderful dream...I don't think it's something I would ever want to do in reality. I prefer to keep my feet on the ground and enjoy looking at the stars and moon under a twilight canopy right here on solid ground. LOL.

Well friends, I pray that May is going to be a month filled with happy times, good memories, pleasant weather and peaceful days and nights for all...may God Bless you and keep you always in His tenderest care. Amen.